motionplus us a little gizmo that sits on the bottom of your controller and improves the motion sensing. Some games require it and it was given away with some of those games. I *think* you can buy it separately, although most new wiis have it built in anyway.

No idea about the online but probably you'll be OK. Not that online on the wii is worth getting excited about.

Bear in mind that there are several games you can play with a Classic, but not a GameCube controller.

As for the motion plus, it's only worth getting if you're planning on buying Red Steel 2 (which you definitely should as it's a great game, and you can get a cheap bundle including the M+) or the new Zelda (which will probably also be quite decent). Not many other games support it sadly, although I read it's very good for certain golf and tennis games.

Seems like the most relevant thread on the first 2 pages so i'll go for a bump!

Recently got a Wii "cheap-cheap" (hoho!), normally play on my PS3 but figured i've missed out on some awesome games by overlooking the Wii.

So far i've got myself Sports Resort, Mario Kart, NSMB, SMG2 (possibly one of the most joyfully inventive games i've ever played), Wario Land: The Shake Dimension, New Play Control Pikmin, Muramasa and Sin and Punishment 2.

Trying to track down a reasonably priced copy of Smash Bros, and i'm currently eyeing up a filthy cheap copy of Boom Blox Bash Party.

So any other recommendations? (was gonna snap up Madworld, but i'm playing over a component cable, and the box doesn't state any support for it, or even a 60Hz refresh, grr!)